Krishna Janmashtami is a religious holiday celebrated primarily in Hindu countries, particularly in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It commemorates the birth of Krishna, the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva, who was saved from the tyrant ruler Kansa. The holiday falls on the eighth day of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Shravana, occurring every year in August or September. In India and Bangladesh, it is recognized as a public holiday, while in Nepal, it is observed as a religious holiday. Devotees celebrate by fasting and staying awake until midnight, the time of Krishna’s birth, and engage in activities such as singing, dancing, and exchanging gifts. Images of Krishna are often placed in swings and cradles in homes and temples, symbolizing his joyous arrival.